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Cajun Jambalaya

By: Knorr 
"Large shrimp and tender pieces of chicken breast are cooked with andouille sausage, sweet red peppers, and a flavored rice mixture for an easy Cajun-inspired dinner."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 medium red and/or green bell peppers, sliced
  • 4 ounces andouille sausage or kielbasa, chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (5.6 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped

Directions

  1. Season chicken and shrimp, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet and cook shrimp, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium heat and cook red peppers and sausage, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until sausage is browned and peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Add water and Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook covered, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in chicken and shrimp.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 448 | Total Fat: 21.5g | Cholesterol: 135mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by KGSHEEHY   view full review
I tried this tonight, it was outstanding, and really easy. The only thing I did differently...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by Special K   view full review
This Jambalay was as easy to make as it was to eat . Wow what a taste treat.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by gonefishn   view full review
Easy and delicious. I saw there was a Jambalaya rice so used it instead of the Spanish.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2010 by Lee Darton   view full review
This is not how I would cook Jambalaya, but it was an easy start for me to teach someone else...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by KitchenMama88   view full review
This was really good and extremely easy to make! The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2010 by missmiavega   view full review
Hubby tells me that this dish needs to go in the weekly rotation! I made it exactly as the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2010 by leslievh   view full review
This recipe was really easy to make and took no time at all I made it for a New Orleans...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by Allison H.   view full review
Easy and tasty! We added a small onion but otherwise followed the recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2010 by hashimnf   view full review
This is a great recipe and so easy to make! Iused pre-cooked shrimp, and I cooked plain rice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2011 by Tonya   view full review
Good, but spicy. I used a Jambalia mix and it made it too spicy to even eat, and I love spicy!

 

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